Google TV Streamer 4K - White

I previously had Chromecast; I upgraded to this last month. connected to my Samsung tv. first two weeks it was nice. something wrong after that I can't control my TV and Q990D soundbar with Anynet+ set up. I gone back to Chromecast. In my opinion. if your Chromecast working fine, then you don't need this upgrade. I previously had Chromecast; I upgraded to this last month. connected to my Samsung tv. first two weeks it was nice. something wrong after that I can't control my TV and Q990D soundbar with Anynet+ set up. I gone back to Chromecast. In my opinion. if your Chromecast working fine, then you don't need this upgrade.

The Google TV Steamer is an interesting upgrade to the Google Chromecast lineup. This product is expensive, but the value comes from the faster device and ethernet options. From the initial setup, it is faster to load and quickly respond to buttons compared to the Chromecast 4k with Google TV. The image clarity has improved and the remote is a better size. If you plan to use this device with streaming platforms with inbuilt players you will love this device, but only buy this if you have a 4k TV.

However, I have a couple of issues (fault of Google) that make this device a regret to buy:
1. The packaging of the Google TV Steamer is a definite...view more The Google TV Steamer is an interesting upgrade to the Google Chromecast lineup. This product is expensive, but the value comes from the faster device and ethernet options. From the initial setup, it is faster to load and quickly respond to buttons compared to the Chromecast 4k with Google TV. The image clarity has improved and the remote is a better size. If you plan to use this device with streaming platforms with inbuilt players you will love this device, but only buy this if you have a 4k TV.

However, I have a couple of issues (fault of Google) that make this device a regret to buy:
1. The packaging of the Google TV Steamer is a definite downgrade compared to the Chromecast lineup. At no fault with PB Tech or the delivery company, this device packaging came open when received. The main tab to seal the box lost stickiness, which resulted in all of the contents of the Google TV Streamer becoming loose and the internal packaging was so bad it went everywhere. For some reason, Google made the box way too big and the paper-based blister-style packaging didn't look after the contents, with the paper top losing its stickiness.
2. Those that use different streaming options, it is best to do your research, which I didn't do. A quick Reddit search will find that the player on the Google TV Streamer doesn't support HDR or DV (Dolby Vision) content. Hopefully, with an update google will sort this, but you may need to buy a player app that supports DV at least, nothing for HDR at this stage. The Chromecast 4k with Google TV runs this content with no issues. The issue stems from the newer different CPU.

Other than the issues I have stated above, this device is great. But maybe hold back on this device and look at Reddit until the issues are resolved.

Really worth upgrading from previous generation chromecast. Works noticeably faster and remote control has this new function that allows you to ping it from Google home app so you'll never ever lose it again. Really worth upgrading from previous generation chromecast. Works noticeably faster and remote control has this new function that allows you to ping it from Google home app so you'll never ever lose it again.

I got my product in record time, was very happy. I got my product in record time, was very happy.